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141 articles for “cement industry”
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Performance Evaluation of Concrete with Binary and Ternary Blends of Fly Ash, Silica Fume, and Fiber Reinforcement
Abstract: This study evaluates the effect of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as a partial replacement for cement on the mechanical properties of concrete, focusing on compressive and split tensile strength. Concrete mixes were prepared with GGBS replacement levels of 0%, 25%, and 50% and subjected to different curing methods, including water curing, steam curing, and conceal curing. These curing methods were selected to investigate their impact on hydration, strength …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Influences of Silica Fume to Engineering Properties of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete (HVFC)
Abstract: High volume fly ash concrete (HVFC) is one kind of the most promising concrete materials in the 21st century. HVFC has special properties such as high flowability, mechanical strength meets the requirements of contruction standards, low permeability, high durability, and others. Furthermore, HVFC is able to continuously develop strength during long time because the high activity alumina-silicates in the fly ash particles are dissolved slowly and prolong. Therefore, this study …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 33–44 Read article
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Impact of Composite Materials by Silica Fume and Fly Ash in Cement and Partial Substitution of Fine Aggregate Using Quarry Dust in Steel Fibre Concrete
Abstract: Mineral admixtures can be added to concrete to replace some of the cement, increasing its overall strength. Fly ash (FA) and silica fume (SF) are two often used mineral admixtures. A series of experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of adding varied amounts of fly ash and a consistent amount of silica fume on concrete strength by using the same amount of substitute for cement and the same water-binder …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 139–147 Read article
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Green concrete production using recycled aggregates produced from industrial waste and Metakaolin
Abstract: India has ranked recently in Environment and climate change performance index as 177th among the countries. India had been lagging behind in the establishment of many pollution controlling act and its now high times that the act needs to be enacted. The greater the increase in population major is the increase in solid waste. The waste classified tremendous harmful is construction & demolition waste and ceramic waste. In this research …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 82–90 Read article
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Assessing Concrete Strength Through Substituting Coarse Aggregate with Steel Slag and Cement with Bentonite Powder
Abstract: This study investigates the strength characteristics of concrete by partially replacing cement with bentonite powder and coarse aggregate with steel slag. The research aims to evaluate the mechanical performance of concrete through compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength tests. Bentonite powder is substituted at varying levels of 0, 10, 20, and 30%, while steel slag is incorporated consistently at 60% as a replacement for coarse aggregate. The objective …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Validation of Fuzzy System by Slump and Compressive Strength of Steel Slag Aggregate Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is the most important material used in constructionand is usually a mixture of fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, cement, water and admixtures. Concrete mix design is a process of proportioning the ingredients in right proportions. Using artificial intelligence networks like MATLAB for optimization of concrete ingredient. By which better packing of aggregates to be achieved, will improves the greater strength, modulus of elasticity, creep and shrinkage of concrete. Technique is …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 63–69 Read article
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Examination of AI Based Virtual Doctor Robot Fabricated Using Composite Material
Abstract: The accessibility and affordability of healthcare have become significant concerns for a substantial portion of the population in the modern era. In the past two decades, there has been a growing emphasis among researchers on the utilization of natural fibers as reinforcements for structural materials that are based on polymers or cementitious materials. The current investigation offers a The Virtual Doctor Robot is a cutting-edge healthcare solution that leverages the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 71–76 Read article
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Characteristics of Hydrated Concrete Mix by Using Steel Slag
Abstract: Steel slag is derived from steel manufacturing industry and is produced in burned steel production furnaces. Those produced steel slags can be consumed as coarse or fine aggregates in the construction of civil engineering structures while preparing the concrete. It is usually used as aggregate in hot mix asphalt surface purposes. However, in numerous numbers of recent researches it has been observed that there is a possibility of consuming this …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Enhancing Mechanical and Durability Performance of Composite Material Using Egg Shell Powder and Copper Slag.
Abstract: This research aims to investigate the use of copper slag (CS) and Egg Shell Powder (ESP) as partial substitutes in polymer composite to enhance mechanical properties and durability. Considering that the construction sector is recognized for consuming a significant amount of resources in comparison to other industries, its further expansion poses a direct danger to resource availability. This could disrupt ecosystems, lower biodiversity, and have an effect on riverine and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Stone Waste as a Soil Stabilizer
Abstract: The rapid expansion of construction, mining, and stone-processing industries has led to the large-scale generation of stone waste materials such as marble powder, granite slurry, quarry fines, and sandstone residues. The indiscriminate disposal of these wastes poses serious environmental concerns, including land degradation, dust pollution, and contamination of surface and groundwater resources. At the same time, weak and problematic soils continue to present major challenges in geotechnical engineering applications, particularly …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 71–77 Read article
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Red Earth Development of a Soil-Based Composite Using Bagasse Ash and Lime: Effects on Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Red Earth
Abstract: The concept of sustainable soil composites (SSC) emerges through blending red earth with bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical properties and enable productive reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth functions as the matrix, BA acts as a fine pozzolanic microfiller, and lime serves as the chemical binder. BA content ranges from 0% to 60%, with 10% identified as optimal; subsequent lime additions from 1% to 5% evaluate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1147–1158 Read article
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Sustainable High-Strength Geopolymer Composite Reinforced with Nano-Silica and Basalt Fibers: Mechanical and Microstructural Evaluation
Abstract: Sustainable soil composites (SSC) were formulated by incorporating red earth with varying proportions of bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical performance and promote the reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth served as the primary structural matrix, BA functioned as a pozzolanic filler, and lime acted as a chemical stabilizer. BA content ranged from 0% to 60%, identifying 10% as the optimum level for significant improvement, and lime …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1113–1122 Read article
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Properties and Characteristics of Lean Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fly Ash
Abstract: Qualitative aggregates have become scarce and expensive in various places in India, due to rapid enhancement in infrastructure activities essential for the development of new construction facilities. The use of waste materials in construction appears to be an attractive proposition because of their low cost, environmental considerations and depleting source of quality aggregates, if good performance can be ensured through appropriate technology. The problem of disposal of waste generated from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Comparative Review of Innovations in Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Technologies
Abstract: Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a revolutionary material in contemporary construction, with better workability and lower labor requirements without any sacrifice in strength or durability. The latest advances have been in terms of furthering its environmental and performance attributes by using different materials and methods. One of them is substituting ordinary Portland cement with high-volume fly ash and calcined calcium carbonate (BCC), cutting CO₂ emissions by as much as possible while …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 99–103 Read article
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High Strength Concrete Using Stone Waste
Abstract: Concrete is still the main material used in modern construction, and high strength concrete (HSC) is especially important for structures that need to be very strong. With more focus on being environmentally friendly, using waste materials from industries like stone in concrete has become a good way to make construction more eco-friendly. However, getting rid of stone waste, such as granite slurry, marble powder, and quarry dust, causes environmental problems …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Sustainability and Mechanical Performance Evaluation of Cementitious Composites Reinforced with Waste Rubber Aggregates and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Abstract: The development of environmentally responsible composite materials has gained global momentum with the shift toward circular and sustainable construction practices. In this work, the performance of cementitious composites that partially substitute natural fine and coarse aggregates with recycled rubber aggregates from end-of-life tires and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) as an additional cementitious material is examined. A total of thirty composite mixes were formulated by varying GGBS (10–30%) and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1164–1180 Read article
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Transforming Waste into Value: The Role of Discarded Waste in Sustainable Paver Block Production
Abstract: Concrete is the primary material used in building construction, but significant waste is generated during the demolition of structures. The increasing activities in the construction sector and manufacturing industries have led to a rise in waste production. This review paper explores the potential of utilizing Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in the production of sustainable paver blocks, addressing the pressing environmental challenge of the estimated 12-14 million tonnes of construction …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Effect of Silica Fume on Compressive Strength of Concrete and its Impact on Structure
Abstract: Silica fume is the byproduct which is obtained in ferrosilicon and silicon industry. With the increase in environmental hazardous effect, exploitation of industrial outgrowth and exhaustion of natural resources, the demand of using the byproducts has become a captivating choice to disposal. Silica fume is very active pozzolan, it is used in concrete because of its extreme fine, high SiO2 content and very effective in development and design of high-performance …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Self-Compacting Concrete Using Coir Fiber
Abstract: Concrete is the construction material widely used throughout the world. Construction materials used in the industry should be friendly with the environment during their usage. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is an innovative concrete that does not require vibration for placing and compaction. It is able to flow under its own weight, completely filling formwork and achieving full compaction, even in the presence of congested reinforcement. The hardened concrete is dense, homogenous …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Recent Developments in Polymer Concrete: Considerations for Materials, Performance, and Sustainability
Abstract: In modern infrastructure Growing need of durability and environmental has driven interest in polymer concrete (PC) as an alternative to conventional cement-based materials. This review critically evaluates recent developments in polymer concrete with emphasis on material innovations, performance characteristics, and sustainability aspects. Demonstration of Advanced polymer binders (e.g. epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resins) shown significant improvements in mechanical strength, adhesion and chemical resistance. Investigation indicates that use of nanomaterials …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 910–920 Read article